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At least two designs are shown for each model, and these may be used as
suggestions from which students, with the aid of the instructor, may
work out their own designs.

The book has been divided into two parts: (A) Spindle Turning, and (B)
Face-Plate Turning. The same order is followed in each part; the related
information is supplied where required as the pupil progresses.

Part A takes up the following: (I) Exercises; (II) Models, involving the
same tool processes, only in a somewhat different degree; (III) Oval
Turning, explaining the use of two centers; (IV) Duplicate Turning,
where identical pieces are turned.

Part B is arranged as follows: (I) Exercises; (II) Models, which are an
application of cuts in exercises that involve only face-plate work;
(III) Models, which require chucking; (IV) Assembling Exercises,
involving spindle turning, face-plate work and chucking; (V) Spiral
Turning, showing the method of turning a spiral on the lathe.

The ultimate aim of this book is to give, through the exercises and
problems, a thorough understanding of the principles of wood turning by
gradually developing the confidence of the pupil in the complete control
of his tools, at the same time suggesting harmonious lines in design
which will lead to other ideas in designing problems.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pages
CHAPTER I.
Introductory
--Commercial and Educational Values of Wood Turning
--Elements of Success 9-10

CHAPTER II.
The Lathe
--Care of the Lathe
--Speed of the Lathe
--Method of Figuring the Diameter of Pulleys
--Rules for Finding the Speeds and Sizes of Pulleys
--Points on Setting Up the Lathe and Shafting 11-14

CHAPTER III.
Wood Turning Tools
--Grinding and Whetting Turning Tools
--The Gouge
--The Parting Tool
--Scraping Tools 15-18

CHAPTER IV.
Spindle Turning
--Centering Stock
--Clamping Stock in the Lathe
--Adjusting the Tool Rest
--Position of the Operator at the Lathe
--Holding the Tools
--Use of the Tools in Spindle Turning 19-21

CHAPTER V.
Tool Processes in Spindle Turning
--The Roughing Cut
--The Sizing Cut
--The Smoothing Cut
--Testing for Smoothness
--Measuring for Length
--Squaring Ends